Drivers have been urged to pop an onion on their windscreen to stave off £2,500 fines. According to Motor Match, one of the easiest cutting an onion in half and rubbing it across the windscreen creates a thin layer of natural oil and will prevent freezing and condensation.
They said: “One unique tip is to use an onion to treat the glass the night before. Simply cut an onion in half and rub it across the windscreen. The natural oils in onions create a barrier that helps prevent frost buildup by breaking down frost as it forms.”
They said: “A salt solution is a surprisingly effective way to de-ice your car without the need for commercial de-icer sprays. By creating a saltwater solution, you can dissolve the ice on your windscreen through a chemical reaction.
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“Salt lowers the freezing point of water, which prevents the ice from forming again as quickly. However, we recommend applying it sparingly, as heavy use could potentially damage the glass over time.” News today reveals temperatures are set to go down to -12.4C in parts of the country, with snow and ice to impact many.
And this could have a great impact on drivers who need to get around safely. Rhydian Jones, motor expert at Confused.com car insurance, commented: “As snow is expected to fall in parts of the country this week, drivers should be wary of potentially dangerous road conditions. It’s recommended not to drive if the roads are bad, but this can’t always be helped.”
If you do need to drive, then allow plenty of time for your journey as you may need to drop your speed to navigate trickier road conditions and if you can, stick to major roads as they’re more likely to be gritted. When driving, accelerate gently, and get to the highest gear as quickly as you can.
Leave as much as 10 times the recommended stopping distance between you and the car in front. If you skid, steer into it gently. Don’t slam on the brakes. · Use dipped headlights in heavy snow to ensure lights on the back of your car are showing.